The Beginning of the Series
The first novel in the series, “Still Life,” introduces readers to Chief Inspector Gamache as he investigates a suspicious death in Three Pines. This novel sets the stage for the rest of the series, highlighting Gamache’s investigative prowess and his deep sense of justice.
Louise Penny Inspector Gamache Series in Order
For those new to the Inspector Gamache series, it’s important to read the books in order to fully appreciate the character development and ongoing storylines. Here is a list of the Louise Penny Inspector Gamache series in order:
- Still Life
- A Fatal Grace
- The Cruelest Month
- A Rule Against Murder
- The Brutal Telling
- Bury Your Dead
- A Trick of the Light
- The Beautiful Mystery
- How the Light Gets In
- The Long Way Home
- The Nature of the Beast
- A Great Reckoning
- Glass Houses
- Kingdom of the Blind
- A Better Man
Each novel in the series offers a new mystery for Gamache to solve, as well as further insights into his character, his relationships with the residents of Three Pines, and the complex workings of the Quebecois police force. Fans of mystery novels will be captivated by the intricately plotted stories and the richly drawn characters in the Inspector Gamache series.